At the end of the 2010 season, many Miami fans were left scratching their heads as to how the Dolphins did not produce a more successful record.

The team had shown much promise in 2009 and hopes were high for the next season after Chad Henne had stepped in and showed great potential.

Then, another 7-9 season happened.

Much of the blame has been directed towards Henne, which is logical since he was slated for a breakout season. However, are fans correct in blaming Chad Henne for the Dolphins' lackluster campaign in 2010?

Offensive Line

It's been said that football games are won and lost at the line. I agree, 100 percent.

The Dolphins' offensive line had been abysmal all season long, except of course for Jake Long.

Injuries plagued the line and players had to constantly switch positions.

The key to a successful offensive line is chemistry, knowing the guys next to you intuitively and cooperating as one.

The line works as a single unit, but that unit was not able to develop with the constant changes from week to week. This led to the line allowing 38 sacks over the course of the season, which is just three fewer than the Colts and Patriots combined.

Of course, Henne looks like a slouch compared to those QBs, who could do their job from a rocking chair.

To best explain Henning’s incompetence, take a look back at Week 9, when Chad Pennington was given the nod to start over Henne.

When asked how this would affect his playcalling, Henning said that it would not—how on earth is that possible?

The two quarterbacks have completely different skill sets—one being very accurate, with a wet noodle for an arm, while the other has a cannon for an arm but lacks accuracy.

Playcalling must alter somewhat when such a dramatic change is made at the most important offensive position. This alone proved that Henning should not be running an offense at any level above pop warner.

The Wildcat

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Even after the Wildcat had lost all luster, Henning still tried to make use of it. Simply stated, a quarterback cannot get in any sort of rhythm if he has to jog off the field every couple of downs to look on as a run play goes nowhere